Job Description

What at we do Essentra Filters is a leading independent solutions provider for special filters and laboratory services. With more than 80 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the tobacco industry, we know how to translate the latest innovations, scientific testing methods and regulatory requirements into business success. We offer a unique full-service proposition from manufacturing to packaging. As a global player we bring together the best products, ideas and distribution in one unrivalled package for your business.

The Director of Supply Chain develops a company\xe2\x80\x99s supply chain management strategy and builds the processes which guarantee the efficient movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Typical Accountabilities The Director of Supply Chain directs the company\xe2\x80\x99s overall global supply chain management strategies. This includes:

• Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the company\xe2\x80\x99s global supply chain to reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve quality, shorten lead times and reduce inventories
• Provide exceptional leadership to the Supply Chain teams
• Create structure, hire/train staff, develop personnel, give direction, integrate/leverage global capabilities, and hold team members accountable
• Collaborate with Innovations team, Commercial and Operations to improve Product Lifecycle Management \xe2\x80\x93 spearhead sourcing initiatives to introduce products on time, on budget, and in stock
• Challenge existing suppliers and OEM factories to upgrade their capabilities. Seek out future potential supply partners who can help our client advance to the next level. Negotiate supply agreements with all global vendors and OEM factories
• Continuously develop/enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes. Implement industry best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation, inventory and vendor management
• Develop supply chain effectiveness metrics and report regularly on supply chain performance, utilizing the metrics

• Degree major in Supply Chain or Logistics or Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Trained
• At least 15 years work experience in Operations, at least 10 years in Supply Chain function
• At least 5 years of management experience, leading a Regional or Global team, in multi plants, in multiple locations
• Experience in leading a diversified team
• Excellent Verbal and Written Skills, Analytical thinker / Problem solver, , Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Details
• Strong Business Acumen
• Experience in leading a team virtually
• Had been on assignment in at least 1 country
• Preferably familiar with Tobacco related industry